Landforms and Their Evolution

Question

Distinguish between work of wind and work of river.

Answer

Work of Winds :


1. The work of wind is important in deserts.

2. Wind carries the material to long distances.

3. The work of wind depends on the wind velocity.

4. Wind erosion is done at slow rates.

Work of Rivers :


1. The work of river is important in humid regions.

2. The work of river is limited to its basin only.

3. The work of river depends on the slope of the landmass.

4. The erosion by rivers is very rapid.

 

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